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What is First Year Experience?

The First Year Experience Program (FYE) is a year-long learning community of students who are enrolled in the same English, Math and Counseling courses. It is designed for students who welcome additional support and guidance to reach transfer, graduation and career goals. This learning community provides an environment of academic excellence and support.

How do I enroll in First Year Experience?

If you have taken the West Valley College Placement Test, and are placed into English 905 (English Fundamentals) and Math 103 (Introductory Algebra), contact Gretchen Ehlers, gretchen.ehlers@westvalley.edu, (408)741-2054.

What are the expectations?

There will be a mandatory First Year Experience Orientation the week before classes start in August. Students will take Counseling 5 in the Fall and Counseling 12C in the Spring.

What are the benefits of First Year Experience?

• Increase your chances of succeeding in college• More structure and support as you begin college• Be part of a community of learners helping and supporting each other• Instructors are committed to your success and believe in the First Year Experience Program

Sample Schedule

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

9:20 - 10:30

Math 103 (5 units)

Math 103

Math 103

Math 103

10:55 - 12:20

Counseling 5 ( 3 units)

English 905 ( 3 units)

Counseling 5

English 905

12:30 - 1:55

Reading 961

Reading 961

Only for those students placing into Reading 961. Others can take class(es) of their choosing, where the schedule permits.

Information may also be obtained from other faculty in the FYE Program: